Long-Term Introduction: 2013 Lexus GS450h - RoadandTrack.com
Lexus has made a lot of changes to the GS for 2013, the goal being to create a more involving (read: less. traditionally Lexus) car. While we could have chosen a GS350 with the F Sport package and unassisted V-6—the most enthusiast-oriented GS on offer—we. instead went with the gas-electric model, thinking that if Lexus can make a hybrid that doesn't put an eager driver to sleep, it's really turned a corner. (Also, now that the V-8 GS has been discontinued, the hybrid is the most. powerful version of the car. While the hybrid GS's powertrain carries on largely unchanged, its chassis now works much better. The 450h's surprisingly lively chassis and ample power make for a somewhat engaging car that you're occasionally inclined to lean on. But only. The GS still seems best suited for straight-shot highway use, and there's a spooky disconnect when the tires reach their limits and stability. In other words, it's still an old-school Lexus. Our car's blonde bamboo trim and butterscotch leather are pretty, but more important, the design is modern, stylish, and warm. for Lexus, the equivalent of BMW or Mercedes-Benz building a car with zebra-print seats and a velvet headliner. Source: www.roadandtrack.com
